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''This was taken in the early summer of 1970, at a campground somewhere west of New Orleans, as we were beginning to head out of Louisiana toward Texas. The ambiance of the place was just the way it looks: dank, heavy moss hanging down from the trees, moss and lichen growing in the water, frogs and birds and various other animals croaking and chirping and chattering away. We were the only ones in the campground; it was peaceful and pretty, but I was happy to be leaving the next morning...'' - Ed Yourdon, VW owner less

''This was taken in the early summer of 1970, at a campground somewhere west of New Orleans, as we were beginning to head out of Louisiana toward Texas. The ambiance of the place was just the way it looks: ... more

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Electrical engineer David Schriner explains to the media how he was able to convert a Volkswagen camper bus into a portable radio frequency weapon May 1, 2001 at the Aberdeen Testing Facility in Maryland. The weapon, which uses commonly available materials, simulates a electromagnetic pulse similar to that of a nuclear weapon, which disables electrical and communictaions devices such as cell phones, computers, radios and medical monitors. The U.S. government funded the project to determine whether the technology poses a significant terrorist threat to the country. less

Electrical engineer David Schriner explains to the media how he was able to convert a Volkswagen camper bus into a portable radio frequency weapon May 1, 2001 at the Aberdeen Testing Facility in Maryland. The ... more

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police allow a protester's vehicle past the first police checkpoint near where Group of Eight leaders met June 26, 2002 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. Approximately 300 protesters were attempting to gain access to the highly secure site where the world leaders are meeting. less

Royal Canadian Mounted Police allow a protester's vehicle past the first police checkpoint near where Group of Eight leaders met June 26, 2002 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. Approximately 300 protesters were ... more

A skater passes a van where a homeless person is sleeping July 13, 2004 in Venice, California. An influx of wealthy home buyers drove real estate prices up, and affordable housing for local residents out.

A skater passes a van where a homeless person is sleeping July 13, 2004 in Venice, California. An influx of wealthy home buyers drove real estate prices up, and affordable housing for local residents out.

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A VW Bus awaits the Ceremonial Launch of Herbie and friends at the Santa Monica Pier on May 13, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. Over 53 vintage Volkswagens traveled along Pacific Coast Highway up to Ventura before they started their journey across the country together in celebration of Volkswagen's 50th anniversary and the release of Walt Disney Pictures "Herbie Fully Loaded". less

A VW Bus awaits the Ceremonial Launch of Herbie and friends at the Santa Monica Pier on May 13, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. Over 53 vintage Volkswagens traveled along Pacific Coast Highway up to Ventura ... more

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Type 2 Volkswagen vans line up for display at the 2009 Vanfest at the Three Counties Showground on September 13, 2009 in Malvern Wells, England. The annual event which started in 1994, attracted over 8,000 VW vehicles to what became the world's largest gathering of Volkswagen campervan enthusiasts. It has since been renamed Busfest and according to their website has become the ''world’s largest international busfest event for owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Volkswagen Transporter Van’s.'' less

Type 2 Volkswagen vans line up for display at the 2009 Vanfest at the Three Counties Showground on September 13, 2009 in Malvern Wells, England. The annual event which started in 1994, attracted over 8,000 VW ... more

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Empty cans of drink are displayed on the front of a 1970s Type 2 Volkswagen campervan at the Final Fling VW Show on October 24, 2009 in Woolacombe, England. The small gathering of Volkswagen enthusiasts at a campsite in North Devon is generally seen as the last event of the year in the annual calendar of shows that celebrate all VW's including the iconic campervan. less

Empty cans of drink are displayed on the front of a 1970s Type 2 Volkswagen campervan at the Final Fling VW Show on October 24, 2009 in Woolacombe, England. The small gathering of Volkswagen enthusiasts at a ... more

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The back of the beer can decorated 1970s Type 2 Volkswagen campervan at the Final Fling VW Show on October 24, 2009 in Woolacombe, England.

The back of the beer can decorated 1970s Type 2 Volkswagen campervan at the Final Fling VW Show on October 24, 2009 in Woolacombe, England.

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A classic Volkswagen camper van is parked in the Zapcat power boat team area as they are prepared for a practice race at Fistral Beach on April 23, 2010 in Newquay, England.

A classic Volkswagen camper van is parked in the Zapcat power boat team area as they are prepared for a practice race at Fistral Beach on April 23, 2010 in Newquay, England.

Photo: Matt Cardy, Getty Images

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A vintage VW van passes a VW campervan parked near Fistral beach at the site of the Newquay Relentless Boardmasters festival on August 5, 2010 in Newquay, England.

A vintage VW van passes a VW campervan parked near Fistral beach at the site of the Newquay Relentless Boardmasters festival on August 5, 2010 in Newquay, England.

A VW painted with Coca-Cola colors in Curitiba, Brazil, on March 18, 2006.

A VW painted with Coca-Cola colors in Curitiba, Brazil, on March 18, 2006.

Photo: Morio, Wikimedia Commons

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Participants in an antique-car show drive down a parade route April 8, 2007, in Medellin, Colombia.

Participants in an antique-car show drive down a parade route April 8, 2007, in Medellin, Colombia.

Photo: Sajor, Wikimedia Commons

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'The Magic Bus', a Volkswagen campervan painted with the logo of The Who parked outside the Royal Albert Hall on the first night of a series of concerts and events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust organised by charity Patron Roger Daltrey, at the Royal Albert Hall on April 8, 2008 in London, England. less

'The Magic Bus', a Volkswagen campervan painted with the logo of The Who parked outside the Royal Albert Hall on the first night of a series of concerts and events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust organised by ... more

Volkswagen President and CEO Stefan Jacoby showing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a fuel-cell powered concept car called space up! Blue at the two-day media preview of the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 15, 2007. less

Volkswagen President and CEO Stefan Jacoby showing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a fuel-cell powered concept car called space up! Blue at the two-day media preview of the Los Angeles Auto Show on ... more